CASTLEFORD ROAD, WF6 2EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 2EZ

CASTLEFORD ROAD, WF6 2EZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.31 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2EZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF6 postcode area, which has experienced 189 crimes and a crime rate of 8.35 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF6 2EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2EZ, encompassing approximately 3298 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF6 2EZ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Nelson Street with total crimes: 4
  • Carlton Close with total crimes: 4

CASTLEFORD ROAD, WF6 2EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.3172.73%
Vehicle crime45.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Public order30.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-60.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.91-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour53.3366.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.52-40.00%
Burglary30.91200.00%
Other theft30.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-25.00%
Public order20.91-66.67%
Other crime20.610.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.82-20.00%
Public order64.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8225.00%
Vehicle crime41.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2150.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Burglary10.61-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.13-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson46.06100.00%
Burglary31.21200.00%
Other crime30.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Other theft20.61-33.33%
Public order20.61-33.33%
Drugs10.610.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.9175.00%
Other theft36.370.00%
Public order30.9150.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.88-36.84%
Vehicle crime43.64-20.00%
Other theft31.21-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-88.89%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.76800.00%
Other theft72.73250.00%
Vehicle crime52.12150.00%
Drugs21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Burglary20.61-75.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.5272.73%
Burglary85.76166.67%
Other theft22.430.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.4022.22%
Criminal damage and arson63.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.820.00%
Burglary31.2150.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-83.33%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.88-60.87%
Vehicle crime62.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Public order20.61100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.2264.29%
Vehicle crime36.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-40.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.0955.56%
Criminal damage and arson54.240.00%
Public order31.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Other theft10.61-75.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.730.00%
Other theft41.520.00%
Public order31.210.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
July 202416
June 202420
May 202421
April 202412
March 202419
February 202419
January 202411
December 20239
November 202323
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20249
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF6 2EZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Nelson Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Carlton Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Beckbridge Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Regent Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Carlton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Buckthorne Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Norwood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Waterford Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Crossman Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bacon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Albert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mackinnon Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Benson Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Buckthorne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Helston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gladstone Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Ashfield Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Haw Hill View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Carlton Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Eastfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Fairway Approach
    Total1
    Other theft1